J.J. Watt tabbed as Pro Bowl captain

Texans defensive end J.J. Watt has been named a captain, along with Kansas City running back Jamaal Charles, of one of the Pro Bowl teams.

The other team will be captained by New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees and St. Louis defensive end Robert Quinn.

Those four were chosen because they were the top two vote-getters on offense and defense among players whose teams aren’t playing in Sunday’s conference championship games.

Jerry Rice and Deion Sanders will choose the two rosters, and the pair of Brees and Quinn will be assigned to one of their teams, while the pair of Watt and Charles will be assigned to the other.

The NFL said in its announcement of the Pro Bowl captains that the four active player captains will “assist” Rice and Sanders in the Pro Bowl draft to select the two rosters. The Jan. 26 game will be played in Honolulu.

Meanwhile, Dallas defensive tackle Jason Hatcher has been added to the Pro Bowl and will be a first-time participant along with teammates Dez Bryant and Tyron Smith.

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<strong>2013</strong><br>
Defensive end J.J. Watt was selected to his second Pro Bowl.

<strong>2013</strong><br>
Defensive end J.J. Watt was selected to his second Pro Bowl.

<strong>2013</strong><br>
Left tackle Duane Brown was named to his second Pro Bowl as an injury replacement for Eagles tackle Jason Peters.

<strong>2013</strong><br>
Left tackle Duane Brown was named to his second Pro Bowl as an injury replacement for Eagles tackle Jason Peters.

Photo: Smiley N. Pool / Houston Chronicle

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<strong>2012</strong><br>
Defensive end J.J. Watt was selected as a starter to his first Pro Bowl.

<strong>2012</strong><br>
Defensive end J.J. Watt was selected as a starter to his first Pro Bowl.

Photo: Karen Warren / Chronicle

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<strong>2012</strong><br>
Cornerback Johnathan Joseph (24) was selected as a starter to his second Pro Bowl.

<strong>2012</strong><br>
Cornerback Johnathan Joseph (24) was selected as a starter to his second Pro Bowl.

Photo: Brett Coomer / Chronicle

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<strong>2012</strong><br>
Quarterback Matt Schaub was selected to his second Pro Bowl.

<strong>2012</strong><br>
Quarterback Matt Schaub was selected to his second Pro Bowl.

Photo: Karen Warren / Chronicle

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<strong>2012</strong><br>
Running back Arian Foster was selected as a starter to his third straight Pro Bowl.

<strong>2012</strong><br>
Running back Arian Foster was selected as a starter to his third straight Pro Bowl.

Photo: Smiley N. Pool / Chronicle

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<strong>2012</strong><br>
Wide receiver Andre Johnson was selected as a starter to his sixth Pro Bowl.

<strong>2012</strong><br>
Wide receiver Andre Johnson was selected as a starter to his sixth Pro Bowl.

Photo: Brett Coomer / Chronicle

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<strong>2012</strong><br>
Left tackle Duane Brown was selected as a starter to his first Pro Bowl.

<strong>2012</strong><br>
Left tackle Duane Brown was selected as a starter to his first Pro Bowl.

Photo: Nick de la Torre / Chronicle

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<strong>2012</strong><br>
Center Chris Myers (55) was selected to his second Pro Bowl.

<strong>2012</strong><br>
Center Chris Myers (55) was selected to his second Pro Bowl.

Photo: Brett Coomer / Chronicle

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<strong>2012</strong><br>
Guard Wade Smith (74) was selected to his first Pro Bowl.

<strong>2012</strong><br>
Guard Wade Smith (74) was selected to his first Pro Bowl.

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<strong>2012</strong><br>
Tight end Owen Daniels was added to the roster as an injury replacement for New England's Rob Gronkowski. This will be his second trip to Hawaii.

<strong>2012</strong><br>
Tight end Owen Daniels was added to the roster as an injury replacement for New England's Rob Gronkowski. This will be his second trip to Hawaii.

Photo: Smiley N. Pool / Chronicle

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<strong>2011</strong><br>
Running back Arian Foster was voted to the Pro Bowl for the second consecutive season. He withdrew from the game because of injury.

<strong>2011</strong><br>
Running back Arian Foster was voted to the Pro Bowl for the second consecutive season. He withdrew from the game because of injury.

Photo: Karen Warren / Chronicle

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<strong>2011</strong><br>
In his first season with the Texans, cornerback Johnathan Joseph became a Pro Bowler.

<strong>2011</strong><br>
In his first season with the Texans, cornerback Johnathan Joseph became a Pro Bowler.

Photo: Brett Coomer / Chronicle

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<strong>2011</strong><br>
Defensive end Antonio Smith was added as an alternate.

<strong>2011</strong><br>
Defensive end Antonio Smith was added as an alternate.

Photo: Nick de la Torre / Chronicle

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<strong>2011</strong><br>
Center Chris Myers became the first Texans lineman ever named to the Pro Bowl roster. He was added as an alternate.

<strong>2011</strong><br>
Center Chris Myers became the first Texans lineman ever named to the Pro Bowl roster. He was added as an alternate.

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<strong>2010</strong><br>
Receiver Andre Johnson was voted to the Pro Bowl for the fifth time.

<strong>2010</strong><br>
Receiver Andre Johnson was voted to the Pro Bowl for the fifth time.

Photo: Karen Warren / Chronicle

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<strong>2010</strong><br>
Running back Arian Foster was voted to his first Pro Bowl after leading the league in rushing.

<strong>2010</strong><br>
Running back Arian Foster was voted to his first Pro Bowl after leading the league in rushing.

Photo: Karen Warren / Chronicle

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<strong>2010</strong><br>
Fullback Vonta Leach was voted to his first Pro Bowl.

<strong>2010</strong><br>
Fullback Vonta Leach was voted to his first Pro Bowl.

Photo: Brett Coomer / Chronicle

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<strong>2009</strong><br>
Linebacker DeMeco Ryans was named to his second Pro Bowl in the last three seasons.

<strong>2009</strong><br>
Linebacker DeMeco Ryans was named to his second Pro Bowl in the last three seasons.

Photo: Nick de la Torre / Chronicle

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<strong>2009</strong><br>
Brian Cushing was named to the Pro Bowl in his rookie season. The linebacker was forced to pull out of the game because of injuries.

<strong>2009</strong><br>
Brian Cushing was named to the Pro Bowl in his rookie season. The linebacker was forced to pull out of the game because of injuries.

Photo: Nick de la Torre / Chronicle

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<strong>2009</strong><br>
Defensive end Mario Williams made his second consecutive trip to the Pro Bowl.

<strong>2009</strong><br>
Defensive end Mario Williams made his second consecutive trip to the Pro Bowl.

Photo: Nick de la Torre / Chronicle

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<strong>2009</strong><br>
Quarterback Matt Schaub was named to his first Pro Bowl as an injury replacement and went on to be named the game's MVP. Schaub led the NFL in passing with 4,770 yards. less

<strong>2009</strong><br>
Quarterback Matt Schaub was named to his first Pro Bowl as an injury replacement and went on to be named the game's MVP. Schaub led the NFL in passing with 4,770 ... more

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<strong>2009</strong><br>
Wide receiver Andre Johnson was named to his fourth Pro Bowl.

<strong>2009</strong><br>
Wide receiver Andre Johnson was named to his fourth Pro Bowl.

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<strong>2008</strong><br>
Wide receiver Andre Johnson, left, defensive end Mario Williams and tight end Owen Daniels were named to the 2009 Pro Bowl. It marked Johnson's third trip to the Pro Bowl and the first for Williams and Daniels. less

<strong>2008</strong><br>
Wide receiver Andre Johnson, left, defensive end Mario Williams and tight end Owen Daniels were named to the 2009 Pro Bowl. It marked Johnson's third trip to the Pro Bowl and the ... more

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<strong>2006</strong><br>
Middle linebacker DeMeco Ryans was selected to his first Pro Bowl.

<strong>2006</strong><br>
Middle linebacker DeMeco Ryans was selected to his first Pro Bowl.

Photo: Brett Coomer / Chronicle

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<strong>2005</strong><br>
Wide receiver Andre Johnson was named to his second Pro Bowl.

<strong>2005</strong><br>
Wide receiver Andre Johnson was named to his second Pro Bowl.

Photo: Karen Warren / Chronicle

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<strong>2004</strong><br>
Wide receiver/kick returner Jerome Mathis was named to his first Pro Bowl.

<strong>2004</strong><br>
Wide receiver/kick returner Jerome Mathis was named to his first Pro Bowl.

Photo: Kevin Fujii / Chronicle

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<strong>2003</strong><br>
Wide receiver Andre Johnson was named to his first Pro Bowl.

<strong>2003</strong><br>
Wide receiver Andre Johnson was named to his first Pro Bowl.

Photo: Andrew Innerarity / Chronicle

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<strong>2002</strong><br>
Cornerback Aaron Glenn, left, and defensive end Gary Walker were selected to the Pro Bowl during the Texans' expansion season.

<strong>2002</strong><br>
Cornerback Aaron Glenn, left, and defensive end Gary Walker were selected to the Pro Bowl during the Texans' expansion season.